On account of #BakriEid2023 festival being celebrated across nation, trading at #NSE (National Exchange) and #BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) will remain suspended on Thursday.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/stock-market-holiday-today-nse-bse-to-remain-closed-today-for-bakri-eid-2023-aka-eid-ul-adha-2023-11688002321859.html

Under the EPC mode, the government invests in the development of a station and only opens bids for private parties to execute the works.

https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/redevelopment-of-delhi-s-new-delhi-railway-station-stalls-as-bids-exceed-budget-by-3040-11687969550503.html

Jerome Powell said he did not see inflation falling to the central bank’s target rate this year or next year adding that the central bank will likely raise rates further.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/asian-markets-gain-amid-mixed-trend-from-us-stocks-after-fed-hints-more-interest-rate-hikes-ahead-11688002122564.html

An analysis of the gross merchandise value (GMV) data shows that #Zomato has maintained its market share sequentially at about 55% in the second half of 2022.

https://www.livemint.com/market/mark-to-market/zomato-maintains-market-share-dominance-in-fierce-battle-with-swiggy-analysts-optimistic-on-future-growth-11687970722824.html

In India, a fresh #engineering graduate was taking an average annual starting #salary of ₹4.57 lakh last year, around 15% higher than the academic year 2020-21, according to the National Institutional Ranking Framework report.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/average-annual-salary-of-engineering-freshers-increased-by-15-in-5-years-report-11688008507045.html

The wait time for first-time tourist #visa interviews in the United States has been reduced by over 50%, United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said.

He further emphasised that the goal for 2023 is to process at least one million visas & highlighted the improved speed of visa processing in #India.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/us-to-issue-one-million-tourist-visas-in-india-this-year-interview-wait-time-cut-by-50-11688011243667.html

#PersonalFinance | There are many institutions that help first-time woman borrowers with no credit history and informal sources of income.

Got a question? #AskMint

https://livemint.com/money/personal-finance/navigating-home-loans-for-informal-income-sources-and-staff-loans-tips-from-an-expert-11687798591376.html

The US 10-year bond yield, which represents the interest rate on 10-year US government bonds, has been displaying stability in recent times.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/us-10-year-bond-yield-end-40-year-bearish-cycle-here-s-how-it-could-impact-your-investments-11688009330517.html

Tech executives and employees in #SiliconValley are embracing psychedelics like ketamine, psilocybin, and LSD as potential catalysts for business breakthroughs.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/elon-musk-sergey-brin-reportedly-taking-ketamine-magic-mushroom-tesla-ceo-says-better-option-than-11688006452319.html

#HDFCBank #HDFC merger news boosted the Indian stock market, with #Nifty hitting an all-time high, as the combined entity is expected to create significant synergies and boost profitability.

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/how-hdfc-bank-hdfc-merger-boosted-sensex-nifty-to-life-time-high-explained-11688011467212.html

#PersonalFinance | When investing in corporate bonds and FDs, try to diversify among various issuers and not take excessive credit risk.

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https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/retirement-planning-and-portfolio-rebalancing-expert-advice-for-a-55-year-old-with-5-93-crore-investment-portfolio-11687969715729.html

#Opinion | Economists' #GDP forecasts are often inaccurate due to the flexibility and varying variables used in their analysis, as well as unforeseen events.

https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/the-chaos-of-gdp-forecasts-why-economists-are-often-off-the-mark-with-their-predictions-11687970012772.html

A report by CBRE South Asia has showed that nearly 77% of tall buildings in India are located in the financial capital #Mumbai.

The report also states that the city also commands premium prices compared to most other cities which also makes construction of tall buildings economically viable.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/nearly-77-of-indias-skyline-are-located-in-mumbai-report-11688016061826.html

#AjayBanga, the President of the World Bank, has been recognised on the Carnegie Corporation of New York's annual "Great Immigrants" list.

He is lauded for his contributions and efforts in enriching America and its democracy.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/world-bank-president-ajay-banga-named-in-us-great-immigrants-list-of-2023-11688020162096.html

Procter & Gamble India will invest ₹2,000 crore to establish a new personal healthcare manufacturing facility in Gujarat.

The new plant spread across a 50,000 sq metre area in Sanand will produce products that are part of P&G’s global healthcare portfolio, especially digestives, a company statement said.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/pg-india-to-invest-rs-2-000-crore-it-set-up-export-hub-in-gujarat-11688013716744.html

One of the world's most common #artificialsweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, pitting it against the food industry and regulators.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/aspartame-worlds-most-artificial-sweetener-to-be-declared-a-carcinogen-report-11688023418019.html

French billionaire and luxury brand magnate #BernardArnault is in #China this week, social media posts showed, the latest visit by a foreign executive keen to reconnect to the world's second-largest economy.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lvmh-ceo-bernard-arnault-makes-high-profile-visit-to-china-11688012758518.html

The GE-HAL F-414 engine manufacturing deal has brought great joy to the armed forces and national security planners due to the engine's exceptional performance and technological superiority.

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/iafs-joy-over-f-414-engine-deal-raises-concerns-about-chinese-jet-engines-11688020470258.html

#PersonalFinance | Before choosing a #mutualfund (MF), investors should do a proper risk analysis of the funds before they invest in them.

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/mutual-fund-investment-these-flexi-cap-schemes-beat-public-provident-fund-ppf-bank-fixed-deposit-fd-returns-11688025013867.html

#IncomeTaxReturn filing: Exemptions and deductions that senior citizens can claim

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/income-tax-return-itr-filing-exemptions-and-deductions-that-senior-citizens-can-claim-11688028768336.html

Indian Men's Football team reached the top 100 club after 5 years as they were going down from the 96th position since 2018.

Read here: https://www.livemint.com/sports/football-news/indian-mens-football-team-climbs-up-to-100th-rank-on-fifa-world-rankings-11688037169190.html